Manufacturing Engineer 3
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3) for a contract opportunity in Berkeley, MO.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
2 or more years' experience in engineering design or manufacturing engineering
2 or more years' experience working with manufacturing planning tools
2 or more years' experience with a design tool (CAD package) like CATIA, Siemens NX, etc.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Manufacturing Engineer is an assembly and installation engineer within Client Test & Evaluation (BT&E) that supports fabrication planning & setup/installation by providing design review, manufacturing plan authorship, and fabrication sourcing (inside and outside of Client) followed by support at the aircraft during installation or in the laboratory during setup. They are also expected to work closely with our in-house shop team comprised of tooling and aircraft mechanics which support our operations. Duties may include (but are not limited to):
Synthesis of test hardware & instrumentation requirements in support of machine shop fabrication, laboratory and flight test
Review of design models and drawings
Creating/reviewing redlines and coordinating with design to incorporate updates
Authorship of manufacturing plans to facilitate build
Sourcing of fabrication & assembly including work statement creation as needed
Fabrication coordination and liaison
Part sourcing from production
Procurement of parts/material to support test
Coordination with supplier management
Shipside (at the aircraft) support of test hardware and/or instrumentation installation
At times support manufacturing engineering tasks across different sites
Close coordination with:
Test engineers and technicians
Instrumentation engineers
Client program engineers
Client customers
Fabrication technicians and support personnel (material management)
Electrical and mechanical designers across BT&E and program teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelors degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
3 or more years' of experience specific to Manufacturing Engineering
Experience working with MESci
Experience with Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), Flight Configuration Changes (FC) or equivalent engineering request for change
Experience with redline creation, review, and coordination with design teams
Familiarity with flight test worksheets and/or having worksheet authority
Knowledge/familiarity of procurement systems, like eParts
Knowledge of electrical (wire shop) fabrication capabilities and processes
Experience supporting product testing either in the flight or lab test environment
Proficiency in CATIA/ENOVIA/NX/Teamcenter
Knowledge of machine shop fabrication capabilities including conventional & CNC machining, EDM, fit/finish tools & processes, and QA inspection
Knowledge/familiarity with rapid prototyping processes & tools
Familiarity with stress analysis/structural analysis
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
WORK HOURS:
FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ADDITIONAL:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
Job Location: Berkeley, MO
Rate: Up to $80.46 DOE
Duration: 6 Months
Input Date: 08/05/2026
Attention: Andrea Marentez
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: amarentez@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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